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30 Days to go…
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30 Days to go…

When we left Minnesota about 7 years ago, we knew that God was preparing us for something that we would not likely learn within the comforts of the place we called home…

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What's in a Word?
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What's in a Word?

I have been admonished to deliver this word today. I knew it was important when I received it again on Sunday. So much so that I preached on "What's in a Word" at chapel services this weekend (Psalm 119; 2 Timothy 3:16-17). Without posting a transcript, here are some highlights.

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Embracing Wonder
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Embracing Wonder

The dictionary says that wonder is “a feeling of surprise mingled with admiration caused by something beautiful, unexpected, unfamiliar or inexplicable”…

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Word of the Day- CLAY
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Word of the Day- CLAY

The Bible describes God as the Potter and we are the clay. This description gives definitive responsibility and role to our relationship with God. Thanks to "Pottery Crafters", I have learned that there are eight stages of clay. If that be true, what stage are you?

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Take the Next Step
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Take the Next Step

Which of these three things do you feel like trips you up the most? I know that all of them have tripped me up at some point but the one I struggle with the most is celebrating my accomplishments. My personality as a helper (yes, Enneagram 2 for those interested) often pushes up against my ability to focus on myself. However, this weekend after completing a fitness goal, I realized that to reach any goal requires us to enact these three components: Set a Goal, Be Flexible and Celebrate the Accomplishment.

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